The following collection of pages chronicle
the construction of my custom
electric bass. This is the first (and so far only) instrument that
I've built.

The idea for the design came from my
hours spent playing bass in pit orchestras for musicals at local
theaters. The standard bass guitar design is ideal for playing
standing up, but can be uncomfortable sitting down, particularly for
long periods. I had long had the idea in my head that it would be
fun to build my own instrument, so I read a few books,*
started gathering parts, and finally made a trip to the lumberyard...

Use the links on the left to navigate the
galleries, or click here to begin the tour.

*A
tip of the hat to Martin Koch, whose book Building Electric Guitars
(ISBN 3-901314-07-5) was my primary resource.